towing DODGE JOURNEY 2014 1.G Service Manual

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.Cooling System
WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter. X
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Replace rear drive assembly
(RDA) fluid. XX
Replace power transfer unit
(PTU) fluid. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
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Data Recorder, Event.......................79
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............231
Daytime Running Lights ....................227
Dealer Service ............................550
Defroster, Rear Window .....................292
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .109
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................232
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................547
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................230
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................576
Oil (Engine) .......................... .551
Power Steering ........................ .434
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................539
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................571
Door Locks Door Locks ............................31
KeyFob...............................31 Remote
...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Door Opener, Garage .......................256
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .431
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......321
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) ......350
E-85 Fuel ...............................488
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........269
Electrical Power Outlets .....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............439
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................438
Brake Assist System .....................441
Traction Control System ...................442
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............442
630 INDEX

Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........239
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............443
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......251
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................537
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................515
Jacking ...............................518
Jump Starting ..........................532
Overheating .......................... .515
Towing ............................. .539
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........548
Engine .................................106
Air Cleaner .......................... .554
Block Heater ..........................417
Break-In Recommendations ................106
Checking Oil Level ..................... .551
Compartment ..........................545
Compartment Identification ................546
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................567 Cooling
............................. .566
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................46
Fails to Start .......................... .415
Flooded, Starting .......................415
Fuel Requirements ..................... .483
Jump Starting ..........................532
Oil..................................551
Oil Change Interval ..................... .320
Oil Filler Cap ..........................545
Oil Selection .......................... .552
Oil Synthetic ..........................554
Operation ............................ .106
Overheating .......................... .515
Starting ............................. .412
Temperature Gauge ..................... .310
Engine Oil Viscosity .......................553
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................553
Enhanced Accident

Response Feature............76
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
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INDEX 631

Speedometer..........................309
Tachometer ............................302
Gear Ranges ............................ .421
Gear Select Lever Override ..................538
General Information .......................147
Glass Cleaning .......................... .585
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................495
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................495
GVWR .................................495
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .431
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................515
Headlights Automatic ............................226
Bulb Replacement .......................596
Cleaning ............................ .584
Delay ............................... .227High Beam
............................596
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........230
Lights On Reminder .....................227
On With Wipers ........................226
Passing ............................. .230
Switch ...............................225
Time Delay ............................227
Head Restraints ..........................209
Heated Mirrors .......................... .123
Heated Seats ............................ .202
Heater, Engine Block .......................417
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .230
Hill Start Assist .......................... .448
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .500
Holder, Coin ............................ .278
Holder, Cup ............................ .275
634 INDEX

Recorder, Event Data.......................79
Recreational Towing .......................510
Reformulated Gasoline .....................484
Refrigerant ............................. .558
Release, Hood ............................223
Reminder, Lights On .......................227
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................63
Remote Control Starting System .........................27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
FCC General Information ..................27
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........18
Programming Additional Transmitters .........18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........373
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ...................30
Remote Starting System ......................27
Replacement Bulbs ........................594 Replacement Keys
.........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .549
Replacement Tires ........................ .469
Reporting Safety Defects ....................621
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................305
Restraint, Head .......................... .209
Restraints, Child ...........................80
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................287
Reverse Lights .......................... .598
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................537
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................293
Rotation, Tires .......................... .473
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................109
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................111
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................621
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................46
Safety Information, Tire .....................450
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INDEX 641

Synthetic Engine Oil.......................554
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Tachometer ............................. .302
Taillights ...............................598
Telescoping Steering Column .................236
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............310
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................286
Tilt Steering Column .......................236
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .227
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........456
Tire Markings ............................450
Tires...................................111 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................469
Air Pressure .......................... .460
Chains ...............................471
Changing ............................ .518
Compact Spare ........................ .466
General Information .....................460 High Speed
.......................... .463
Inflation Pressures .......................462
Jacking ...............................518
Life of Tires .......................... .469
Load Capacity ........................ .456
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............474
Pressure Warning Light ...................305
Quality Grading ........................623
Radial ...............................463
Replacement .......................... .469
Rotation ............................. .473
Safety ...............................450
Sizes ............................... .451
Snow Tires ............................465
Spare Tire ............................ .520
Spinning ............................ .468
Trailer Towing ........................ .505
T r

ead Wear Indicators ....................468
Tire Safety Information .....................450
644 INDEX

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................502
To Open Hood .......................... .223
Towing ............................... .496
Behind a Motorhome .....................510
Disabled Vehicle ........................539
Guide ...............................501
Recreational .......................... .510
Weight ...............................501
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........510
Traction ............................... .430
Traction Control ..........................442
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................447
Trailer Towing .......................... .496
Cooling System Tips .....................510
Hitches ............................. .500
Minimum Requirements ..................503
Tips................................ .508
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................502
Wiring ...............................507 Trailer Towing Guide
.......................501
Trailer Weight ............................501
Transaxle Autostick ............................ .427
Transmission Automatic ............................417
Filter ............................... .578
Fluid ............................... .575
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .256
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........22
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .468
Trip Odometer .......................... .304
Turn Signals ............................ .229
UCI Connector .......................... .372
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............143
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INDEX 645

Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.................582
Wind Buffeting ............................45
Window Fogging ........................ .403
Windows ................................41
Power ................................41
Wind Buffeting ..........................45
Windshield Defroster .......................109
Windshield Washers .......................232
Fluid ............................... .563
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................561
Windshield Wipers ........................232
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................561
Wiper, Delay ............................ .232
Wiper, Rear ............................ .290
Wipers, Intermittent .......................232
Wrecker Towing ..........................539
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INDEX 647